NBA
2026-01-16 · Evening Edition
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Pelicans vs. Pacers
Pelicans Moneyline
ANALYSIS
We are capitalizing on the $786,000 in volume backing the Pelicans as the market overvalues an Indiana squad missing Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) and Bennedict Mathurin (thumb). While the public chases Indiana’s reputation, New Orleans enters with a healthy Zion Williamson and a scorching Trey Murphy III, who has cleared 30 points in four of his last five games. Following the Pacers' double-digit loss to Toronto on Wednesday, the Pelicans provide massive value to repeat their 19-point blowout win from the earlier season meeting.
Key Data
Market Volume: $786,091, Public Fade Index: High
OUTCOME
Indiana Pacers 127 - New Orleans Pelicans 119
New Orleans failed to account for Indiana's secondary playmaking. While Zion Williamson dominated the interior, the Pelicans' lack of perimeter closeouts allowed the Pacers' bench to shoot 54% from deep. A critical turnover by the Pelicans with 14 seconds remaining prevented a final shot attempt, sealing the loss.
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